Wednesday, April 27, 2011

Pasta Primavera with Kale, Lentils and Secret Pumpkin

More "Beans, Greens and Grains"...


Pumpkins are a good source of vitamins and minerals:  Beta-carotene, vitamin C, and potassium. It also helps prevent hardening of the arteries, which can lead to strokes and/or heart attacks.

Kale is a super food - Too many good things to name here!, which is why we eat it almost daily
(see below for more info)
http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tname=foodspice&dbid=38

Lentils are an obvious source of good fiber, among other things
http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tname=foodspice&dbid=52

Primavera Recipe -  

Makes 2-3 Generous Servings or 4 cereal bowl servings

1.  Boil 1/2 box pasta of choice - Preferably whole wheat/whole grain (I used Rotini)
Set aside

2.  In a separate skillet, sautee in 1 TBSP Olive Oil:

1 c. chopped kale

1/2 c. chopped mushrooms
1/2 onion, chopped
4 cloves garlic (or more to taste)
1 tsp. salt
Dash of cayenne pepper (optional)

Set aside.

3.  In a large pot combine:

Cooked pasta with kale mixture
Add in 1 can diced tomatoes
1 can Lentils (drained)
1/2 can of canned Pumpkin
4 TBSP Prepared Bruschetta Mixture (I buy in a large jar at BJ's Warehouse) - it add a nice zesty basil flavor


4.  Stir, heat through and serve with salad and bread

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